Under a Pig Tree

Written by Margie Palatini · Illustrated by Chuck Groenink

A mix-up turns a fig history into a pig tale, sparking chaos.

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40 pages· 743 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

In 'Under a Pig Tree,' a simple typo spirals into chaos as a history of figs becomes a comical pig saga. The frustrated author battles the publisher's blunder, leaving a trail of scribbles and sticky notes. Will this mix-up ever be resolved, or will pigs forever replace figs in history? Dive into this whimsical tale of miscommunication and see how two letters can change everything.

From the publisher

The publisher and author of Under a Pig Tree seem to be having communication issues. The author has written a clear, no-nonsense history of figs. But the publisher is sure she meant pigs. After all, what’s the difference between two measly letters? What results is a hilarious illustrated history of pigs, from the earliest times (“Pigs were presented as ‘medals’ to the winners of the first Olympics”) to the present day (“There is nothing better than enjoying a cup of tea or glass of milk with one of those famous Pig Newtons”). The author, needless to say, is not happy about this “little mix-up” and makes her feelings very clearly known–by scrawling all over the book! With sticky notes from the publisher, angry scribbles from the author, wrinkles, and pages askew, Under a Pig Tree is a playful peek into a book in “midproduction” and a humorous look at the consequences of small mistakes, by industry pro Margie Palatini and up-and-coming talent Chuck Groenink.

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